Re: What is Microsoft's problem?
This actually happened in the case of M$, and was a deliberate attempt to block free 3rd party IM client software such as pidgin (or gaim as it was called back then) from connecting to MSN's Messenger service.Originally Posted by Husar
Wouldn't be surprised if certain developers of certain messaging protocols deliberately send compatibility to hell as well.
Last edited by caravel; 12-27-2007 at 17:02.
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